Wilson State Fishing Lake Fishing Report -
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location | |
| Channel Catfish | Good | 16-24" | Catfishing remains good. Look for fish to move into the shallows to feed during the evening and night. Shad sides and chicken liver has been working best. | |
| Largemouth and Spotted Bass | Good | 10-22" | Largemouth bass fishing has improved. Fish have started to move back into the shallows on cool mornings. Look for them just outside of the weedline as water temps cool down. Swim baits have been producing fish. | |
| Crappie | Fair | 8-12" | Crappie fishing has remained steady. Look for fish near deeper brush piles and steep drop offs. Minnows and jigs have been working best. | |
| Bluegill and Redear | Good | 6-8" | Bluegills and redear fishing remains good. Look for fish just outside the weedline and on deeper brush. Jigs tipped with a worm are working best. | |
| General Comments | ||||
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| Both maintained boat ramps are currently usable. A bathymetric map is available for Wilson State Fishing Lake at the link above. District Newsletter We have created a fishing newsletter that can be sent out to all that subscribe to it. This newsletter is for fishing information for the Independence District (Chautauqua, Labette, Montgomery, and Wilson counties) only. | ||||